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The Chosen Private Screening | | Submitted by Rachel Keys
NCC Assistant Project Coordinator The NCC MOSAIC team was invited to an advanced private screening of The Chosen: Crucifixion, the final installment in The Chosen series. The screening was one of several early previews held across the country. On the afternoon of September 10, members of the film and production crew, church groups, and faith leaders gathered to watch the film, which follows the events of season six—the final twenty-four hours of Jesus’ life leading up to the crucifixion. The Chosen: Crucifixion is scheduled to be released in theaters on March 12, 2027, with timing designed to help faith leaders engage congregations in the lead-up to Easter and the message of the resurrection. Rachel attended the screening and connected with Andy Peterson of Docs/ology, a MOSAIC team partner. The preview gave the MOSAIC team an opportunity to network with other faith groups in the production space. | | CUG 2026 Is Almost Here: Hotel Block Closing Soon! | | Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District 400 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 | Join the National Council of Churches (USA) for the annual Christian Unity Gathering (CUG), October 12-16, 2026, in Philadelphia, PA. Registration for this year's gathering and the hotel room block are now open.
The Christian Unity Gathering offers space to deepen relationships, discern strategic priorities, and define shared goals for collaborative action and advocacy. This year's gathering will focus on Religious Freedom, providing an opportunity for church leaders, ecumenical partners, scholars, and emerging theologians to explore the vital role of religious liberty in advancing justice and peace.
We invite you to join us for a meaningful week of fellowship, dialogue, worship, and collaboration as we engage this important theme together. | | | Download the NCC Voter Empowerment Guide | | | | | 'The Story Is for Everyone' Bishop McKenzie on the Gospel of Luke
| | What makes the Gospel of Luke so powerful?
In a conversation about her narration of The People’s Book: Luke, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie reflected on Luke’s enduring message of hope, inclusion, and transformation. She appeared on The People’s Book Podcast, hosted by Friendship Press.
The People's Book is a landmark audio project from Friendship Press and the National Council of Churches. It is an ever-expanding audio Bible narrated by Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous voices. Bishop McKenzie narrated the Gospel of Luke.
For Bishop McKenzie, reading Luke aloud was more than a recording project—it was an opportunity to experience the gospel in a fresh way. She described Luke as a story that brings the good news to life, especially for those who have been pushed to the margins.
One theme that resonated throughout the conversation was Luke’s emphasis on God’s love for all people. From Samaritans and tax collectors to women and the poor, Luke repeatedly demonstrates that the gospel transcends barriers and invites everyone into God’s story.
Learn more about The People's Book and download sample audio clips. To purchase, Buy now on Audible! | | | Restoring Land and Restoring Hope
in Pan-African Communities
and the World | | | | By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith Bread for the World Strategist for Pan African and Orthodox Faith Communities NCC Governing Board Member “Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away….” Revelation 21:1a, NIV Did you know land degradation affects up to 40 percent of the world’s land and affects food production, water availability, livelihoods, and economic stability? Recently, I was honored to be in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, where the theme “Restoring Land, Restoring Hope” was addressed. Today, Mongolia is among the countries most affected by desertification, with nearly 77 percent of its land already degraded. The event was held during this year’s International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Rangelands cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface and provide one-sixth of the world’s nutrition, yet these lands are often overlooked and increasingly degraded. This includes land degradation in the United States, which is a major challenge. It comes from intensive farming, erosion, and climate change. This damage lowers crop yields and costs the country billions of dollars every year. At the African Union session, “Restoring African Landscapes, Restoring Hope,” government ministers reported that 65 percent of Africa’s productive land is degraded and roughly 45 percent of the world’s land is degraded, threatening food security, water availability, and rural livelihoods. Land degradation and massive land loss in the Pan African community in the United States stem from systemic racism, discriminatory government lending, and predatory legal practices. These have reduced Black farm ownership from 15 million acres in 1910 to a tiny fraction today. This process destroyed generational wealth and concentrated Black populations in environmentally vulnerable areas. These issues are explored further in Bread for the World’s Pan African Devotional and Racial Wealth Gap Simulation. Not long ago, I made a pilgrimage to the State of Oklahoma, also known as “Indian Territory of 39 nations,” where the majority of our indigenous brothers and sisters live in the United States on Turtle Island. I thought of the Trail of Tears, a trail of death. And I thought about African peoples being removed from their land. It is important to remember this history during the 250th year of the United States. The UN Session reflected on these priorities and affirmed our values of faith, calling for land for life, land for food—with a focus on sustainable agroecology and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR). Faith communities made the argument that land degradation belongs in both the moral and technical columns. Indeed, we affirmed that an ancient spiritual call to a new heaven and earth still exists (Revelation 21:1-4, Genesis 12:1, Deuteronomy 8:7). This Judeo-Christian call aligns with the values of many faith communities, as affirmed at the UN Session. Click here to learn more about the event sessions and how aligned science, policies, and advocacy actions can inform, inspire, and lead people of faith to deepen our resolve to walk together as we seek to reach an impactful vision of restoration and renewal of land and hope. | | COP Sends Letter to
All Members of Congress | | Across the country, communities are preparing to walk, march, roll, caravan, and gather as part of 100 Days, 1,000 Marches to the Polls. This is a nonviolent, nonpartisan effort connecting local civic participation across the nation.
Every pin on the map tells part of the story. But the map is not complete yet.
Congregations, faith communities, neighborhood groups, civic organizations, disability communities, community leaders, and partner organizations are organizing local marches in communities across the country.
Now that collective effort needs to be visible.
Communities in 40 states and the District of Columbia have already put their march on the map.
Congregations across more than a dozen traditions are marching, including AME Zion, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, AME, United Church of Christ, Disciples of Christ, Unitarian Universalist, Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Jewish communities.
Faith communities, civic organizations, disability communities, sororities, and campus ministries have all registered marches.
Find a March If a march is already being organized in your community, find it on the national map and make plans to participate.
For more information, visit the Repairers of the Breach website.
| | | Center for Faith + Justice to Host 'Protect the Vote' | | Join Georgetown University Center of Faith + Justice on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. for a timely public conversation on the challenges facing the 2026 election and the role faith leaders and communities of conscience can play in safeguarding democracy. Moderated by Rev. Jim Wallis, this panel will explore the legal, structural, and civic threats shaping the current electoral landscape and highlight practical ways faith communities can help protect the integrity, safety, and legitimacy of the democratic process. The program will conclude with an audience Q&A session, and attendees will receive a resource guide containing tools for continued engagement. | | Converging 2026: Sing Through It!, October 7–10, Louisville, Ky. | | The Convergence Music Project invites pastors, worship leaders, singers and songwriters, and seminarians to attend this year’s annual conference, Converging 2026: Sing Through It! Oct. 7-10 in Louisville, Kentucky. Featured speakers will include Cole Arthur Riley, the Rev. Otis Moss III, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson, and Jim Wallis. Attendees will experience joyful, inclusive worship and compelling workshops, and will have the opportunity to connect with peers from across the country. The Convergence Music Project is an online source of new music for congregational singing that congregations committed to justice, compassion for the poor, inclusive language, creation care, LGBTQ+ affirmation, and expansive theology can trust. Learn more and register here. | | Freedom Churches to Launch
'Every Church, a Freedom Church' | | | Blessed Tomorrow Virtual Climate Ambassador Training September 26
| | Register now for the LIVE Blessed Tomorrow Climate Ambassador Training on September 26, with breakouts by faith tradition. Explore practical, hope-filled ways to put your faith into action. This free, interactive training will equip you with trusted resources, effective communication strategies, and practical steps for congregations and communities. Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. ET | 8:30–11:30 a.m. PT Faith Partners: 12 denominations leading breakout rooms | | | The Episcopal Church Education for Ministry launches Pilgrimages – Journeys with Purpose | | There are journeys taken to reach a destination – and there are journeys that invite change along the way. EfM: Pilgrimage, a new offering, invites the latter. Education for Ministry will offer three such pilgrimages in 2027–2028.
“As EfM continues to expand its formation offerings utilizing its Core Practices, it seemed like an amazing opportunity to infuse a pilgrimage experience with EfM’s tradition of building community through study, reflection, and implications for action,” says Executive Director Kevin Goodman.
Rather than focusing, like many pilgrimages, on the destination or the miles traveled, EfM’s pilgrimages begin with building community and preparing for the spiritual work. Months before pilgrims embark, they enter into a season of intentional preparation that includes weekly learning, spiritual reflection, and practices of witness. For the El Camino, pilgrims’ preparation includes both physical and spiritual training.
The first offering is an epic walk through the key sites from the Civil Rights Movement. The Rev. Canon Sister Veronica Dunbar (Sister Vee), Diocese of Michigan; the Rev. Kevin Goodman, EfM executive director, Diocese of Chicago; and the Rev. Sara Ardrey-Graves, associate dean for spiritual and professional formation, School of Theology, University of the South, contributed to the pilgrimage itinerary and will help guide the experience.
The Education for Ministry Program (EfM) offers courses for small-group engagement and transformation developed by the School of Theology at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. An estimated 120,000 individuals have participated in the program since its founding in 1975. Trip Details EfM: Pilgrimage—Civil Rights Trail, Alabama, Feb. 25–March 2, 2027, is a transformative journey through Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham, and other sacred sites of memory and witness. To prepare for the pilgrimage, participants will meet for three Zoom sessions, beginning February 4.
EfM: Pilgrimage—Camino, June 11–19, 2027, is designed to help travelers transform into pilgrims through physical and spiritual practices. Pilgrims will arrive in Sarria, Spain, and depart from Santiago de Compostela. In addition to the Camino walk itself, participants will train individually and as a community before the trip.
EfM: Pilgrimage—Stations New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9–14, 2028. Pilgrims will journey to New Orleans to discover and act upon tenets of faith while experiencing one of the world’s most dynamic cities. To prepare for the pilgrimage, participants will meet for three Zoom sessions, beginning in February 2028.
To learn complete details of these pilgrimages, along with the itinerary, costs, and registration, click here to learn more and register here. | | | Applications Open for
CCA Training Program | | The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications from young Christian leaders across Asia for the Training Program on Strengthening Human Dignity and Rights in Asia, to be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from November 29 to December 5, 2026.
The week-long training program will deepen participants' theological understanding of human dignity and its relation to promoting and protecting human rights, strengthen their understanding of contemporary human rights issues in Asia, and provide practical knowledge of international human rights principles, mechanisms, and advocacy processes.
Bringing together young Christians from across Asia, the program will enable participants to learn from one another, critically reflect on the realities of their respective contexts, and explore the role of churches in defending human dignity and promoting justice. It will strengthen participants’ capacity to analyze human rights situations, identify appropriate advocacy responses, and develop context-specific action plans, while building networks with emerging ecumenical human rights advocates across the region.
Young Christian leaders between the ages of 25 and 35 from across Asia who are committed to human rights, justice, and advocacy are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in bringing the learning from the training into their churches, organizations, or communities.
All applications must be endorsed by a CCA member church, member council, or partner ecumenical organization.
Twenty-five participants will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to human rights advocacy and their engagement in the ministry of their respective church or organization. The selection process will seek to ensure gender and confessional balance, as well as fair national and sub-regional representation across Asia.
CCA will cover board and lodging, as well as local transportation in Chiang Mai, for all selected participants for the duration of the training program.
Limited international travel bursaries may be available, upon request, to selected participants from countries in South and Southeast Asia, in accordance with the CCA Travel Subsidy Policy. Sending churches and organizations are encouraged to contribute towards participants’ international travel costs where possible.
The deadline for submitting completed applications is October 4, 2026. Applications, complete with supporting documents, must be submitted via Google Forms.
For the application form and further information, please click the links below.
Application Form Concept Note | | NY Protestant Churches to Host
Annual Chaplain's Conference | | Annual Chaplains Conference October 6-8, 2026 Holiday Inn and Suites, 400 7th N St., Liverpool, NY 13088 Full Conference Registration includes a one-year membership in the
NYS Protestant Chaplains Association. Register by September 21, 2026!
More Information Here | | | NBA to Host Webinar on Heathcare and Nutrition | | NBA’s Justice Initiatives team is hosting Bridging the Gaps: An Interfaith Look at Healthcare and Nutrition in the OBBBA Era on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT.
This free webinar will bring together faith-based human service leaders to explore what has already changed following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, what may intensify in 2027, and how agencies, congregations, and community partners can educate, prepare, and respond.
| | Webinar : 'Cognitive Dissonance' Around
Ecological Costs of Data Centers | | A webinar hosted by the WCC and the Canadian Council of Churches on September 17 brought forth voices on the topic “Counting the Ecological Cost of AI Data Centers, Water, Energy, and Critical Mineral Extraction." | | Defending Democracy Webinar: Thursdays, September 3–October 15 | | Join the Georgetown Center on Faith + Justice every Thursday for virtual workshops designed to equip you with the tools to navigate and protect the 2026 midterm elections. From understanding threats to democracy and engaging voters to knowing your rights and becoming a poll chaplain, each session offers practical ways to participate, prepare, and strengthen our democracy. Sessions will be held via Zoom.
External registration is required to attend the final session. Register at TurnOutSunday.com | | NBA to Host ‘Older Adults Leading
in Climate Action’ Webinar | | How can older adults foster hope in a climate-changed world while helping church and community grow in equity and resilience?
Join the National Benevolent Association on Wednesday, September 30, at 12:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. CT for “Older Adults Leading in Climate Action,” a free webinar that explores this question and shares stories about meaningful intergenerational climate ministries, projects, and experiences. Be inspired with program ideas, small-group discussion, and resources!
| | Blessed Tomorrow Lunchtime Series: Caring for the Earth: Stories from Faith Communities! | | Join Blessed Tomorrow for six lunchtime screenings of the film series: Caring for the Earth: Stories from Faith Communities, each Wednesday from September 2 — October 7, 2:00 pm- 2:45 pm EST/ 11:00 am-11:45 am PST. This is a 7-part film series for congregations to build knowledge, have deep discussions, and then engage in creation care and climate solutions. The series highlights over 30 powerful voices of Christian, Muslim, Indigenous, Baha’i, and Jewish faith leaders from 14 states, including clergy, youth leaders, and interfaith organizers, who are leading with hope, compassion, and courage. They share inspiring stories and hope for our shared future. Watch the introductory film (above), To Tend and to Keep: People of Faith Caring for the Earth. Screening Schedule September 2, Called by Faith: How Will You Answer?
September 9, Seeds of Fire: Building Resilient Communities
September 16, Holy Water: Protecting What Connects and Sustains Us
September 23, Climate Justice: Sacred Voice Rising September 30, Healing Creation: Honoring Nature and Each Other October 7, Young Leaders: Creating Hope for the Future
| | | WCC Reference Group Focuses
on Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation and Unity | | Participants at the Vancouver meeting gathered for a photo to express solidarity with the WCC's Thursdays in Black campaign for a world against rape and violence. Photo: Marcelo Schneider/WCC
The World Council of Churches (WCC) Reference Group for the Pilgrimage of Justice, Reconciliation and Unity (PJRU) began its in-person meeting on September 17 at the Vancouver School of Theology (VST), bringing together WCC representatives, church leaders and local ecumenical partners to reflect on the pilgrimage and its role in the life of the ecumenical movement
The meeting opened with prayer and an acknowledgment of the traditional territories and Indigenous peoples, followed by welcomes from Rev. Janet Anstead, general secretary of the Canadian Council of Churches, and Rev. Prof. Dr Richard Topping, VST president and vice-chancellor.
WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay presented his vision for a WCC-wide PJRU framework, exploring how the pilgrimage can deepen its impact across WCC programs, commissions, regional partners and member churches.
“The pilgrimage provides an integrating framework for all objectives that we have set aside for ourselves as the council,” said Pillay. “The key question that we have to ask ourselves at all times is how our work is contributing to justice, reconciliation, and unity.”
“WCC is one fellowship with many pilgrimages. We count on the engagement and support of this Reference Group to integrate the work of the fellowship into a Pilgrimage functionality”, added Pillay.
Rev. Karin van den Broeke, co-moderator of the WCC Pilgrimage Reference Group, expressed her thankfulness for the warm companionship. “It is impressive to hear how theology in the Vancouver School of Theology is informed and transformed by walking with indigenous people, and how walking together is transforming injustices done to indigenous peoples. And this 'walking together' is exactly what the pilgrimage is about”, she added.
The day concluded with a pilgrimage encounter at VST, during which participants learned about the context and legacy of the historic WCC 6th Assembly, held in Vancouver in 1983, and received an overview of Vancouver’s ecumenical landscape and theological education.
The Reference Group meeting continues until September 22, with an agenda that integrates moments of close engagement with local truth and reconciliation processes, alongside further work on the theological and methodological foundations of the PJRU.
Photo Gallery | | WCC General Secretary Calls for Faithful Leadership, Reconciliation, and Hope | | WCC general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay delivers his sermon at the Epiphany Chapel of the Vancouver School of Theology on 17 September. Photo: Marcelo Schneider/WCC
In a sermon delivered on September 17, during the opening welcome service of the new academic semester at the Vancouver School of Theology, joined by the members of the WCC Reference Group, Pillay drew on the biblical story of Esther.
He invited students and ecumenical participants to consider their calling “for such a time as this,” amid wars, displacement, inequality, racism, religious intolerance, polarization, and the ecological crisis. The WCC general secretary emphasized that theological education must lead not simply to greater knowledge but to transformed lives and communities.
“Because the purpose of theology is not simply to fill your head. It is to open your heart,” said Pillay.
He also challenged Christians to cultivate the capacity to live with difference without allowing disagreement to become division. Drawing on Jesus’ call to love one’s neighbor and enemy, the sermon highlighted the need for people who can “hold convictions without hatred,” speak truth without cruelty, and build bridges across divisions, amplifying the call to justice, compassion, humility, and hope.
Pillay concluded by reminding students and ecumenical leaders that Christian hope does not deny suffering but responds to it with confidence in God’s continuing work.
“God is not finished with the world. And God is not finished with the church. And God is certainly not finished with you.”
The Reference Group meets until September 22 and is hosted by the Vancouver School of Theology at the University of British Columbia and the Canadian Council of Churches.
Read the Full Sermon Photo Gallery | | Ecumenical Prayer Calendar | | The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle takes us through every region of the world over the course of a year. Praying for each place on earth and its people at least once a year, we affirm our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems, and sharing diverse gifts. Pray with us!
Prayer is at the very heart of the ecumenical movement. Jesus prayed that we – his followers – may all be one. When we pray with and for one another, we can feel God’s gift of unity. Prayer sustains us on our way towards a unity that all can see, “so that the world may believe.” (John 17:21)
The suggested prayer texts are based on the publication "Pilgrim Prayer – an Ecumenical Prayer Cycle." The book and the website offer valuable aids for intercessory prayers, prayer on behalf of and in solidarity with others | | September 20 – 26 ...............................Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay September 27 – October 03............Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru October 4 –10............................................Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela October 11 – 17 ..........................................Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua,
Panama October 18 – 24........................................Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico October 25 – 31.........................................The Caribbean November 1 – 7........................................Canada, United States of America November 8 – 14 ....................................Oceania: American Samoa, Cook
Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia (Maohi
Nui), Kanaky, Kiribati, Marshall Islands,
Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua
New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands,
Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu November 15 – 21 ...................................Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia November 22 – 28.................................East Timor (Timor Leste), Indonesia,
Philippines November 29 – December 5 .........Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore December 6 – 12......................................Myanmar, Thailand December 13 – 19....................................Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam December 20 – 26..................................Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and
the Mainland of China December 27 – January 2..................Japan, North Korea, South Korea | | | Faith and Genetics Course
September 14 – December 7, 2026 An 11-week “Faith and Genetics” course jointly offered from September to December by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and Christian Medical College will share and discuss ethical concerns to ensure that progress in genetics serves humanity holistically and builds public trust.
Read more… | | | | | Courage Is Contageous: An Evening
with Bishop Mariann Budde, October 8 | Her sermon during the 2025 inauguration lasted only minutes. But Bishop Mariann Budde’s example of bravery in speaking truth to power endures. “Let me make one final plea, Mr. President. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.”
Her keynote address on October 8, “Courage Is Contagious,” will explore how we can all learn to be brave. All proceeds from ticket sales and donations will benefit the Maine Council of Churches.
Bishop Budde’s sermons have been published in books and journals, and she has authored several books, including How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, adapted into a young adult book, We Can Be Brave, and a picture book for children, I Can Learn to Be Brave.
Run Time: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission.
| | | NCCC Welcomes New Executive Director | NCCC is pleased to welcome the Rev. Dr. Regina Henderson Moore as the new executive director. Moore will begin serving the Council on October 1, succeeding the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, who is retiring after 11 years of leadership. With more than two decades of pastoral, nonprofit, ecumenical, and faith-based leadership, Moore brings extensive experience in Christian advocacy, community engagement, and organizational leadership. We look forward to welcoming Regina as the Council begins this next chapter of its shared ministry. NCCC is deeply grateful for Jennifer’s 11 years of faithful leadership and looks forward to celebrating her legacy in the months ahead. Read the Full Announcement _____________________ | | Tuesdays, September 29, October 6, 13, 20 Noon - 1 p.m. / Online “Love’s On The Ballot: Voting Our Faith” is a 4-part lunch and learn series brought to you by the NC Council of Churches, Christians Against Christian Nationalism NC, Pastors for NC Children, and People of Faith for Public Schools. NCCC's Faithful Voter Guide is about Seven Spheres of Influence. This series of four Lunch and Learns will make the seven spheres practical as we face the midterm election on November 3.
How do we take action to engage the seven spheres of influence at the ballot box this fall and beyond to build beloved community? Join one or all four interactive, live conversations.
Please note: The teaching portion will be shared later, but the conversations and Q&A will not be recorded.
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WEBINAR: How to Spot a
Pro-Public Education Candidate Thursday, October 8, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Join Pastors for NC Children & People of Faith for Public School's director Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller and Save Our Schools NC co-founder Susan Book for a practical conversation about how to identify pro-public education candidates on your ballot this election season.
This non-partisan discussion will provide tips and things to look for on candidates' websites and social media, and demystify the language often used around education to see where they really stand on supporting public schools.
Click here to register. | Eco-Justice Advocacy Forums: Archives and Future Events | | Eco-Justice Connection Monthly Advocacy Forum series, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. (ET) is a space for learning, connection, and action at the intersection of faith and environmental justice. The next forum: Tuesday, September 22, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. on Zoom. Join A Peals for Peace: Monday, September 21
NCCC invites you and your community to take part in A Peals for Peace, an act of public witness rooted in faith and grounded in the shared belief that every person has inherent worth. Monday, September 21, will be the third weekly bell ringing, which continues every Monday until the Monday before Election Day. Join the Sound. Register your congregation, organization, or household to participate. If you have already signed up, take photos and videos of your bell ringing and send to Rachel Baker, Communications Director, at rachel@ncchurches.org so we can highlight our impact!
| | | WCC Welcomes Faith and Democracy Organizer The Wisconsin Council of Churches is pleased to welcome Jacob Lawrence as its new Faith and Democracy Organizer.
Originally from the Baraboo area, Lawrence studied political science at Edgewood University and recently earned a Master’s degree in Religion and Ecology from Yale Divinity School. He is deeply committed to the unifying power of faith-rooted community engagement and believes such work is especially important during an election season.
In his new role, Lawrence looks forward to building relationships with faith communities across Wisconsin and supporting efforts that strengthen civic participation, dialogue, and collaboration. He is eager to connect with congregations and community leaders throughout the state in the months ahead.
Lawrence can be reached at jacob@wichurches.org for more information or to connect regarding the WCC's faith and democracy initiatives.)
Faith and Democracy Contract Positions Available Apply Now for Communications Lead and Organizer Roles Thanks to generous funding from community partners, the WCC is bringing contractors on board for two key roles supporting our Faith and Democracy efforts. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis, and those hired can begin immediately. Timeframe. Now through mid-January, with intense work periods in late October/early November and early January. Work is online – phone, Zoom meetings, emails, and social media, with documentation of contacts. Physical location matters less than your personal network and ability to connect. Communications lead will produce a faith and democracy e-newsletter and original social media content. Organizer will recruit poll chaplains and volunteers, signers for our faith and democracy pledge, and gather information about local ministries.
Information on deliverables and compensation is available on the WCOC web page. To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and samples of your work (for a communications position) to wcoc@wichurches.org. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled with the intent to start immediately. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Purchase the NCC 75th Anniversary
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